Description:

In addition to understanding the general field of private security, the student will be able to differentiate between the security needs of industry, private business, government and selected educational institutions. 3 hrs. lecture/wk.

Supplies: Refer to the instructor's course syllabus for details about any supplies that may be required.

Prerequisites: NONE

Textbook(s): For information see - http://bookstore.jccc.net

Course Fees: NONE

Course Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this course the student should be able to:

1. State the duties and responsibilities of a security organization.
2. Understand the philosophical and practical requirements for employment in the security field, including the legal aspects.
3. Differentiate between the types of security organizations and their approaches to security.
4. Trace the development of private security from inception to the present day.
5. Compare and contract at least four different types of security operations.
6. Comprehend the differences between the duties of public law enforcement and private security.

Content Outline & Competencies:

I. Introduction of the Security Function
   A. Understand generally the function of private security
   B. Understand generally the various security organizations

II. Historical Development of Private Security
   A. Trace the development of private security
   B. Analyze the current state of private security along with its
historical development
      1. Differentiate the roles of private physical security and personal
security
      2. Comprehend the liability of private security in these roles
      3. Analyze management’s perspective of security and the security
officer’s perspective
   C. Differentiate between governmental law enforcement and private
security
      1. Distinguish the roles, functions and responsibilities of each
      2. Understand the legal liabilities of each
   D. Compare and contrast management’s perspective of security to the
security officer’s perspective

III. Security Participation
   A. Arrange and participate in a security function at JCCC
      1. Write a detailed report of the experience
      2. Compare and contrast the experience to information obtained from
the text
   B. Visit another security organization in the metropolitan area
      1. Write a detailed report about the experience
      2. Include in the report the type of security program involved
      3. Compare and contrast the program to information obtained in
class

Methods of Evaluation of Competencies:

Evaluation of student mastery of course competencies will be accomplished using the following methods:

A minimum of four unit test examinations.
A comprehensive final exam.
Two reports on field assignments.

Caveats:

1. Students will need basic word processing and Internet searching skills for the completion of some papers, exercises and projects.

Disabilities:

If you are a student with a disability, and if you will be requesting accommodations, it is your responsibility to contact Access Services. Access Services will recommend any appropriate accommodations to your professor and his/her director. The professor and director will identify for you which accommodations will be arranged.

JCCC provides a range of services to allow persons with disabilities to participate in educational programs and activities. If you desire support services, contact the office of Access Services for Students With Disabilities (913) 469-8500, ext. 3521 or TDD (913) 469-3885. The Access Services office is located in the Success Center on the second floor of the Student Center.